Interest Group Society

by Jeffrey M. Berry and Clyde Wilcox

Book Overview

Considered the gold standard on interest group politics, this widely-used text analyzes interest groups within the intuitive framework of democratic theory, enabling readers to understand the workings of interest groups within the larger context of our political system. Comprehensive coverage includes not only the traditional farm, labor, and trade associations, but also citizen groups, public interest organizations, corporations, and public interest...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205604803
• ISBN13: 9780205604807
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Great coverage of interest groups in the US

This book does a great job of describing the interest group communities in the United States. The author effectively discussing how interest groups are formed and their most (and least) successful strategies in lobbying all three branches. It was not only intellectually provocative, but also compelling as leisure reading. Enjoy!